Animation Workstation allows visitors to create their own stop-motion animations by moving objects on a stage and taking a series of still “frames.” There is a computer inside the exhibit that makes recording a series of frames effortless. Recording is fast and efficient and most visitors can record 50 or more frames in just a minute or two.

Instructions are provided, but the interface is so intuitive that visitors of all ages figure out how to use it without reading them.

The workstation includes a stage area in which visitors manipulate props, a video camera that records the stage area, a computer, an LCD monitor, and nine push buttons.

The exhibit let visitors email themselves a link of their video or upload it to YouTube so they can enjoy their animation even after they leave.